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Describe nervous in a better phrase?

Here are some better phrases for "nervous" depending on the context:

More formal:

* Apprehensive

* Anxious

* Uneasy

* On edge

* Trepidatious

* Jittery

* Agitated

* Disquieted

More informal:

* Butterflies in my stomach

* Feeling the heat

* A little shaky

* Wired

* On pins and needles

* Freaked out

* Stressed

More specific:

* Nervously excited (if the nervousness is accompanied by positive anticipation)

* Terrified (if the nervousness is extreme)

* Concerned (if the nervousness is related to worry)

* Hesitant (if the nervousness is related to doubt or uncertainty)

Figurative language:

* My heart was pounding in my chest.

* I felt like I was going to burst.

* My hands were clammy.

* I couldn't sit still.

The best phrase will depend on the specific situation and the tone you are trying to convey.

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